Social Media Checks for US Visa Applicants

Visa applicants are now required to provide their usernames and handles for all social media accounts. Be sure to watch this week’s video from Managing Partner Rosanna Berardi to learn how this could impact you!

[@bmonique5187]

Hi my social media name is not my real one i just use alias or nick name. Do i need to really edit it and put my real name ? I just dont put my real name as part of security as nowadays lot of identity scammers get your photos use your name for bad doings. Hmmmm 😢

[@BerardiImmigrationLawBuffalo]

Hello! If the DS 160 or other forms request your social media information, make sure you provide all usernames you use on that channel

[@-nasu-2925]

Am i gonna be disqualified if i dont have social media like twitter facebook where you post things personal? (I just use whatsapp)

[@BerardiImmigrationLawBuffalo]

Having social media is not required to obtain a U.S. visa. Feel free to call our office to speak to an attorney if you have any questions: 716-634-1010.

[@danadana7947]

Is it obligatory to gave social media?I don't have any issue or problem to give them but I feel it's my privacy

[@UnomiaFukada]

What if your IG is private? What can they see?

[@pipjacjjones]

They have the ability to look at your DMs if they have reason.